PHYSICS EDUCATION NEWS (PEN) August 1994, No. 2 An electronic newsletter of the AIP Educat
PHYSICS EDUCATION NEWS (PEN)
August 1994, No. 2
An electronic newsletter of the AIP Education Division
PHYSICS EDUCATION/PUBLIC OUTREACH NEWSGROUP ESTABLISHED
A new Internet newsgroup, hepnet.outreach, has been launched as a
forum for discussion of issues related to education and public
outreach in high energy physics. The hepnet.outreach newsgroup is
sponsored by the Public Outreach and Education Team (POET) of The
American Physical Society Division of Particles and Fields Working
Group on Structural Issues in United States High Energy Physics
Program.
(If your site does not currently receive this newsgroup, ask your
system administrator to request a news feed from the HEPnet news
administrator at info@hep.net. The POET coordinators can be
contacted at: poet@labl.gov)
SCIENCE CAREER STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has
released two free booklets: "Find Your Future," and "You're in
Charge." Each 34-page booklet contains advice and strategies for
high school and college students with disabilities who may be
considering careers in science, engineering, and mathematics. The
booklets quote a number of disabled scientists and science students
who offer tips for succeeding in their fields.
(For a free copy of the booklets, contact: Project on Science,
Technology, and Disability, American Association for the
Advancement of Science, 1333 H St., N.W., Washington, DC 20005;
telephone: 202-326-6630)
AWARD RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL ASTRONOMERS
The Astronomical League, Louisville, KY, announces the National
Outstanding Young Astronomer Award, designed to recognize
outstanding achievement by amateur high school astronomers (ages 14
to 19). First, second, and third place winners, chosen from 10
finalists, will receive large engraved plaques and have their names
published in major national astronomy magazines, the Astronomical
League's newsletter, and the winners' local news media. To apply,
students must submit a summary of their achievements in astronomy,
enclosing optional exhibits; fill out an application form and
obtain a sponsor's signature; and mail the above by November 30,
1994 to: Award Chair Charles E. Allen, 1007 Rollingwood Ln.,
Goshen, KY 40026; telephone: 502-228-3043.
(For more information, contact: Sally Hardin Lambert, 621 W. Main
St., Louisville, KY 40202; telephone: 502-587-7711)
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE MINORITY REPRESENTATION IN SCIENCE
The U.S. Department of Education will fund projects to improve
science education at minority institutions and to increase the flow
of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly female
minorities, into scientific careers. The 25 grants will range from
$16,000 to $300,000 for a three-year project period. Public and
private nonprofit minority institutions, nonprofit science
organizations, professional scientific societies, and nonprofit
higher education institutions are eligible to apply for the grants.
The application deadline is October 14, 1994.
(For more information, contact: Argelia Velez-Rodreguez, Education
Dept., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Courtyard Suite C-80, Portals
Bldg., Washington, DC 20202; telephone: 202-260-3261. The DFDA
number is 84.120)
EARTH IN SPACE REPORTS LATEST EARTH SCIENCE NEWS
Each issue of "Earth in Space," published by the American
Geophysical Union (AGU), reports on the latest earth science news
and includes articles by scientists Robert Ballard and James Van
Allen. Each issue also offers a list of educational resources,
from U.S. Geological Survey maps to summer teacher workshops. The
magazine is written to be understood by secondary school students.
AGU encourages duplication of "Earth in Space" articles for
classroom use. A one-year subscription (nine issues) costs $12.00.
(To order, contact: American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Ave.,
N.W., Washington, DC 20009; telephone: 800-966-2481)
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